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OV51 HWK

2001 Yamaha TW125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,273 mi
Last recorded29,273 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha TW12512,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HWK
MakeYamaha
ModelTW125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 29,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,197 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 25,413 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre beginning to perish

Fail 4 May 2017 25,413 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre beginning to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,057 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,667 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,195 miles

f/tyre fitted wrong way round

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,355 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TW125?

Based on 13,518 MOT tests across 1,520 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 240
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 175
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Drive chain worn to excess 170
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 151
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OV51 HWK is a 2001 Yamaha TW125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha TW125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 12,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TW125 fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 HWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TW125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha TW125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV51 HWK is a 2001 Yamaha TW125, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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